Membership in AASL

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The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is the only national professional membership organization focused on school librarians and the school library community. AASL serves school librarians in the United States, Canada, and around the world.

For more than 75 years, AASL understands the current realities and evolving dynamics of your professional environment and is positioned to help members achieve universal recognition of school librarians as educational leaders.

Three Ways to Join

  1. Mail acceptance form (fillable PDF) /acceptance form (Word DOC) to:
    91´«Ã½
    Membership Dues
    6499 Network Place
    Chicago, IL 60673-1649
  2. Fax acceptance form (fillable PDF) /acceptance form (Word DOC) to: (312) 944-2641
  3. . Please note: You will be redirected to the 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) site to join AASL. In order to join AASL, you must be a member of 91´«Ã½.

Purchase orders must be emailed or faxed.

Features of AASL Membership

In addition to supporting your national association, a membership in AASL/91´«Ã½ also provides you:

  • A subscription to , AASL’s official journal published bimonthly September through June.
  • Continuing education and professional development discounts.
  • Access to AASL Member Forum, AASL's member only discussion group, and AASL Digest, AASL's monthly email newsletter.
  • discounted registration rates and 91´«Ã½ member rates on and other 91´«Ã½ division conferences.
  • 10% off .

A nationally recognized voice that advocates for the highest quality school library professional and school library through , and standards for professional preparation.

  • Lobbying efforts by the to ensure school librarians are included in educational initiatives, funding, and legislation.
  • Direct access to the 91´«Ã½ Office of Intellectual Freedom including counseling on issues such as book challenges, access, and privacy.
  • Toolkits and position statements to use in your personal advocacy efforts.
  • National advocacy efforts on behalf of school librarians by 91´«Ã½, the largest voice for libraries.
  • A national organization proactive to issues, anticipatory of trends, and defining the future agenda for the profession through its .

Rates

Personal Memberships

AASL 91´«Ã½ Total
I am a school librarian with a master’s degree, is state certified, or in a managerial position and want to join, renew, or reinstate a membership with AASL and 91´«Ã½. (91´«Ã½ Individual Type I) $65 $125 $190
I am a school librarian who is currently unemployed, earns less than 45K annually, working outside of the US, is retired or not listed in 91´«Ã½ Individual Type I and want to join AASL and 91´«Ã½. (91´«Ã½ Individual Type II) $40 $55 $95
I am a library supporter not employed in library of information services and want to join AASL and 91´«Ã½. $65 $70 $135
I am a student enrolled in a library science program and want to Join AASL and 91´«Ã½. (5-year limit) $40 $40 $80
I am already an 91´«Ã½ Individual Type I member and want to join AASL. $65 $65
I am already an 91´«Ã½ Individual Type II member and want to join AASL. $40 $40

Sections

AASL personal members can also join for no additional fee:

Other Dues and Member Types

In addition to the membership types described above, 91´«Ã½ also offers additional membership categories such as Continuing Members, Life Members, and Organizational and Corporate memberships.

Three Ways to Join

  1. Mail acceptance form (fillable PDF) /acceptance form (Word DOC) to:
    91´«Ã½
    Membership Dues
    6499 Network Place
    Chicago, IL 60673-1649
  2. Fax acceptance form (fillable PDF) /acceptance form (Word DOC) to: (312) 944-2641
  3. . Please note: You will be redirected to the 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) site to join AASL. In order to join AASL, you must be a member of 91´«Ã½.

Purchase orders must be emailed or faxed.

Join AASL and connect nationally with school library leaders today!